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F388 UFA

1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

67,400 mi
Last recorded67,400 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose58,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF388 UFA
MakeAustin
ModelMini Sky Rose
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2006 67,400 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both sides front floor bent at jacking points

both sides outer sills and floors corroded

excess travel to handbrake

front brake balance on limit

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

main battery cable insulation chafed through under drivers floor

o/s inner c/v boot split

rear foot brake out of balance

rear sub frame corroded

throttle sticking

wipers not parking correctly

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Sky Rose?

Based on 3,179 MOT tests across 343 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
782
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Steering rack gaiter split 217
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 196
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 179
fog lamp not working 151
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F388 UFA is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 58,497 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Sky Rose fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F388 UFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Sky Rose typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Austin Mini Sky Rose is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F388 UFA registered?

F388 UFA is a 1989 Austin Mini Sky Rose, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F388 UFA safe to buy?

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